Andaman Drongo
NameAndaman Drongo
Common NameAndaman Drongo
Scientific NameDicrurus andamanensis
FamilyDicruridae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely glossy black, often with a metallic blue or purplish sheen visible in good light. It has a long, deeply forked tail with the outer feathers curving slightly outwards.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied and often harsh, including metallic notes, whistles, and chattering calls. Like many drongos, it can also mimic other bird species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andaman Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, India.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, deeply forked tail with outward-curving outer feathers, robust, slightly hooked bill, endemic to Andaman Islands
Description
The Andaman Drongo is a medium-sized, entirely glossy black bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. It is known for its aggressive nature, often chasing larger birds, and its distinctive deeply forked tail.
